Our ability to think is a double-edged sword. As a tool for creativity and problem solving, thinking is a wonderful ability indeed. But when the table...

In this short piece, I talk about creating confidence at a point of uncertainty. Just enough confidence to do whatever is necessary and to provide spa...

Quiet comes in many forms. Introversion, shyness, lack of confidence perhaps - but there are many more powerful forces that can be at work when someon...

if you don’t consider yourself to be an expert, reframe it this way. It’s not about status - it’s about behaviour over time. A true expert sets out to...

We all aspire to be authentic - to be genuine, straightforward and believable. However, it's not a title we can simply bestow upon ourselves. How can ...

It's hard to talk about yourself - so here's how to get other people to do it for you. Getting your ideas featured in print - or on blogs or podcasts ...

Over the years, I've come to realise that everything I put out there is a test run. Even when I'm convinced it's the real thing, best ever, most perfe...

We are all drawn towards the familiar. We tend to be drawn towards others who share our values - who find meaning and purpose in the same things. Thes...

We are all storytellers now, like it or not. That creates a great deal of pressure, especially if you don't regard yourself as a writer. Apart from an...

In this introductory episode, I set out the underpinnings of this podcast series – that a clear understanding of values helps us find our place in the...